When the Sequence AGGCT of the DNA Coding Strand Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

When the sequence AGGCT of the DNA coding strand is transcribed, the corresponding mRNA sequence is:

• A)TCCGA.
• B)UGGCA.
• C)AGCCU.
• D)UGCCA.
• E)AGGCT

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